Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) Total Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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KUW:CBK Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK
22 GF Score
Price KWD0.51
GF Value KWD0.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Total Payout Ratio?

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK 22 Total Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:CBK with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.38.


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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Total Payout Ratio Chart

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KUW:CBK vs USB: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Total Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -95.434) / 127.809
=0.75

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 40.312
=0.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.38. Overall, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio compare to USB?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Total Payout Ratio of 0.38 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.57, compared to a current price of KWD0.51 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.38. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.51 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.57. GuruFocus considers Commercial Bank Of Kuwait to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:CBK:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.38
  • GF Value™: KWD0.57 vs. price of KWD0.51 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:CBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Business Description

Address Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, P.O. Box 2861, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13029
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait is a financial institution engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. The bank operates through two segments: Corporate and Retail Banking, which provides lending, deposit, and related banking services to corporate and individual customers; and Treasury and Investment Banking, which includes money market activities, foreign exchange, treasury instruments, and brokerage services.
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